No fatalities

Aircraft impact during approach at Kameshli Airport (SU-ALP)

Kameshli, SyriaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 6, 1961, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration SU-ALP) operated by United Arab Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kameshli, Syria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway due to an insufficient approach altitude. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage after striking the ground short of the runway threshold while on final approach to Kameshli Airport.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward Kameshli Airport, an aircraft descended below the required altitude. The plane made contact with the terrain approximately 300 meters before reaching the runway threshold. Following this impact, the aircraft caught fire and remained stationary at the site of the accident.

As a result of the collision, the aircraft was completely destroyed. There were seven injuries reported among the occupants, though no fatalities occurred during the event.

Findings

  • The flight path was too low relative to the runway threshold during the approach.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway due to an insufficient approach altitude.